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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.01, 30.35 and 18.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.01, 30.35 and 18.59 is: 25.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.01 : 30.35 = 18.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.01/30.35 = 18.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.01x = 30.35 × 18.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.01x = 563.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563.96/22.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.63

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